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MCDOWELL ENTERPRISES INC
Elizabethtown, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 327557 · MC 212758
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 37 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-212758 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4.8% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC212758
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN273121
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
327557
MC Number
MC-212758
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 1988
Authority Granted
March 2, 1989
Annual Mileage
630,891 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
277 Il Route 146 E, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melissa Mcdowell
Officer 2
Barbara Mcdowell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsGarbage/RefuseU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
4.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 13th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X0EJ419879 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD69X0XR814404 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWD69X7XR816781 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X0EJ419879 | 1 | Passed |
| May 14, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKZD49X8KJ248744 | 1 | Passed |
| March 23, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD69X7YJ852146 | 1 | Passed |
| November 26, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KENW · 1XKDD69X0YR842616 | 0 | Clean |
| November 26, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X0EJ419879 | 0 | Clean |
| August 21, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKDDR9X0XJ829329 | 0 | Clean |
| August 6, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X7XR816781 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 16, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X7XR816781 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD69X0XR814404 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 30 inspection records
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 30, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 31, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL20
KY4
TX3
IN1
LA1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
7
Dump
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X7XR816781 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP3962024 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X0XR814404 | 6 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0EJ419879 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39B7S1066480 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K7747169 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J3105206 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK7537209 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X7YJ852146 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K7747168 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDR9X0XJ829329 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X2WR771991 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Everlite, Inc | Dump · 39 ft | 1E9EB3928YL185575 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 1HLS3M7F1G7T00782 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 24 ft | 1T9DS24B891066154 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HP910907 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ3105208 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X17J171264 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD69X0YR842616 | 1 | — |
| Kw | — | 1XKYD69X7YJ852146 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8KJ248744 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4029LW057688 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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